Hms Ramillies Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Hms ramillies Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.252 N,3 51.903 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.237533
  • Longitude: -3.865050
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS RAMILLIES
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 46.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Tonnage 1689
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1760
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1246/69 13.5.69 STERN OF THE WK OF THE JEBBA IN 501418N, 035203W STRADDLES THE WK OF THE RAMILLIES. (J A BROOKS, LTR REC'D 13.5.69). H1288/75/378 4.11.75 DIVED 17.9.75. LOCATED CANNONBALLS IN VAST QUANTITIES & ONE LARGE CANNON. A COMPLETE SURVEY WAS DONE IN 1972 BY NACSAC. WRECK OWNED BY TWO PEOPLE FROM BRISTOL. (R FIELD, 29.9.75). 5.4.82 LITTLE REMAINS OTHER THAN 3 CANNON AND MANY CANNON BALLS. ALSO PART OF RUDDER POST LIES IN COVE ABOUT 700MTRS SE OF BOLT TAIL, JUST SE OF RAMILLIES HEADLAND. OWNED BY D A LANGFIELD, 3 ROCKLEAZE, BRISTOL. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 5-15MTRS. (BSCA WK REGISTER, VOL II). 16.8.11 POSN NOT ACCESSIBLE. TOO CLOSE INSHORE. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1356). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2014

Circumstances of loss

DRIVEN ASHORE S OF BOLT TAIL DURING A HURRICANE. ONLY 26 SURVIVORS OF CREW OF 726. BUILT IN 1664. (DIVE SOUTH DEVON & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS RAMILLIES wreck located?

The HMS RAMILLIES wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.252 N,3 51.903 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS RAMILLIES?

The seabed around the HMS RAMILLIES lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS RAMILLIES sink?

The HMS RAMILLIES sank on Feb 15, 1760.

When was the wreck of the HMS RAMILLIES discovered?

The wreck of the HMS RAMILLIES was discovered in 1975.

What country did the HMS RAMILLIES belong to?

The HMS RAMILLIES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS RAMILLIES?

The HMS RAMILLIES had a tonnage of 1689 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS RAMILLIES?

The HMS RAMILLIES is classified as a sailing vessel.

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